Manager External Innovation

Eisai EMEA; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisai EMEA is seeking a Manager for External Innovation to enhance the R&D Discovery pipeline through partnerships. The role involves alliance management, scientific evaluation, and developing collaborative models. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in biological science and experience in drug discovery, contributing to impactful research initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Car/Car Allowance

Electric charging points for vehicles

Discretionary Bonus

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Learning and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Well-being & mental health awareness programmes

Multi-faith prayer room

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in biological science.
• Experience in industry-academic scientific collaboration.
• Knowledge of neurological diseases and drug discovery process.

Responsibilities

• Manage alliances for key research collaborations.
• Scout scientific innovation opportunities in the EMEA region.
• Evaluate collaboration and investment opportunities.

Skills

Collaboration

Scientific evaluation

Negotiation

Proactive mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

PhD in biological science or equivalent experience

Job description

The Company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas.

By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

The Manager, External Innovation, will contribute to the enrichment of the R&D Discovery pipeline through collaboration with external academic and biotech partners in the UK and Europe.The main purpose of the job will be to (a) provide an alliance management function for key research collaborations b) scout scientific innovation opportunities in the EMEA region (c) perform scientific evaluation of collaboration and investment opportunities (d) identify alternative funding schemes and develop novel collaborative models to facilitate research (e) contribute to effective operational management of the local and global External Innovation-led initiatives

The role will include but will not be limited to the following activities:

• Alliance management in support of collaborations.
• Contribute to contractual negotiations and budget management.
• Provide scientific evaluation of potential in-licensing and external innovation opportunities.
• Establish internal network and understand research and technology requirements.
• Develop external network to source opportunities consistent with Eisai’s DHBL Discovery strategy.
• Contribute to external assessment of environmental landscape.
• Contribute to reporting progress on research collaborations and scouting activities.
• Publicise and promote Eisai’s External Innovation activities.
• Propose new External Innovation opportunities.

What are we looking for?

The candidate should have a PhD or equivalent experience in biological science and a working knowledge of neurological disease area and drug discovery process.

The candidate should ideally have experience of working in an industry-academic scientific collaboration, preferably in the context of drug discovery. A broad appreciation of emerging technologies, new modalities and biomarkers in neurological diseases would be an advantage. A proactive, flexible, and entrepreneurial mindset is essential to contribute to the prosecution of the External Innovation mission and its contribution to R&D strategy.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,

• Hybrid working (Depending on role)
• Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role)
• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
• Multi-faith prayer room

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us on [e-mail]

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity